Theodore Roosevelt and Americanization
Professor of history Gary Gerstle says that Theodore Roosevelt was much more open to immigrants from southern and eastern Europe than were many of his contemporaries, including close friend Henry Cabot Lodge. Nonetheless, Professor Gerstle explains,...
Theodore Roosevelt and Asian Immigration
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that Theodore Roosevelt was a great admirer of the Japanese and welcomed Japanese immigrants, despite popular sentiment in the United States against the perceived "invasion by yellow people." Professor Gers...
Theodore Roosevelt and Reform (Part Two)
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that, "...the great reform effort of the first half of the twentieth century was about building a strong government that could regulate private industry and private power." Professor Gerstle suggests that T...
Theodore Roosevelt and San Juan Hill
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about the significant role of Black soldiers in the Battle of San Juan Hill. Professor Gerstle explains that presidential aspirant Theodore Roosevelt downplayed the importance of the Black soldiers, because th...
Theodore Roosevelt and the Value of War
Professor of history Gary Gerstle talks about Theodore Roosevelt's perspective on war. Professor Gerstle explains that Roosevelt not only saw war as a means by which great men prove themselves, but also believed that participating in war allows immi...
Theodore Roosevelt and Women's Rights
Professor of history Gary Gerstle explains that, while Theodore Roosevelt was a staunch advocate of women's suffrage, "...he never thought that women could be equal to men in all respects."
Imperial Ambition: Diplomacy of Imperialism, The
As a newcomer to the diplomacy of imperialism, the United States finds itself welcomed by some countries and rejected by others. It is the United State's proposed open-door policy toward China that particularly angers some European powers, Russia, a...
Professor Gerstle says: Theodore Roosevelt and Reform (Part One)
but was only willing to go so far with certain groups
Warrior to Priest...Presidents of the Early 1900s: Federal Government as Mediator of the Public Good
Roosevelt does not consider the federal government the agent of any particular interest, only public interest. During his presidency, he argues for public accountability of corporations and files more than 40 antitrust suits. Roosevelt also introduc...
Warrior to Priest...Presidents of the Early 1900s: Accidental President, The
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the youngest man to assume the presidency when William McKinley is assassinated in 1901. Although in journalistic histories he is often portrayed as an impulsive, immature figure, Roosevelt is actually astute and intellect...